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Education & Outreach

School Programs

School Programs

School Programs

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In-Class programs available to 1st, 3rd, 5th, & 6th grades will soon be going virtual.

Scholarships

School Programs

School Programs

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  The Ralph G. Eckert and Warren County 

Sportsmen's Clubs Scholarships are 

available every year.

Envirothon

School Programs

Youth Conservation Camp

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An outdoor academic competition 

for grades 7 - 12

Youth Conservation Camp

Kindergarten Nature Camp

Youth Conservation Camp

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  A three-day camp for 7th - 9th graders

Children's Nature Camp

Kindergarten Nature Camp

Kindergarten Nature Camp

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A two-day camp for 1st - 6th graders

Kindergarten Nature Camp

Kindergarten Nature Camp

Kindergarten Nature Camp

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A one-day camp for kids entering kindergarten 

Workshops

Workshops

Workshops

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WCCD provides several adult-education workshops every year.

School Programs

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1st Grade - The Lorax

Children are taken to the wondrous world of the Lorax where they can hear humming fish hum and swomee-swans sing. The main lesson of this book is to teach children about what happens to nature when people take and do not give back; that it’s ok to cut down a tree, but that we shouldn’t be wasteful. It will make the children more aware of the connection between nature and the objects they have. It will also cause them to think about ways they can care for this planet and make it a safe and happy place to live for all its inhabitants. 

3rd Grade - Birth of a Tree

Students learn about the parts of a tree, the importance of trees, the many things we get from trees, and conservation practices.  Our wonderful volunteers who help the District with our educational programs are available to teach this program. Each volunteer is an intelligent individual who has been trained in the program and is guaranteed to give your students a fun and educational experience.


Because this program is carried out by volunteers and not by a District employee directly, scheduling may take some effort to arrange.  Please don’t hesitate to contact Jean if you are interested, but she asks for your patience when it comes to coordinating the presenters. Please give specific dates and times for when you would like the program and please also include the number of classes you have and how many students are in each class.


By the end of the presentation, students will be able to…
1)      Recognize the importance of trees.
2)      Identify various products derived from trees.
3)      Name and explain the various parts, and functions of a tree.
4)      Gain a pictorial insight about the history of trees.
5)      Will be able to discuss growth rings on a tree cookie.
6)      Will recognize the life cycle of a tree
7)      Will be able to identify conservation vs. preservation and renewable resources.

5th Grade - Drinking Water and Wastewater Treatment Enviroscape

The students will learn about sources and treatment of the water they use, what happens to water after it flows down the drain, and the importance of conservation practices.  The program takes approximately 40-50 minutes, but can be adjusted to fit your class period. 


By the end of the presentation, students will be able to…

1) Identify the source of their drinking water

2) Define “Point and Non-point Source Pollution”

3) Have a better understanding of how pollution affects drinking water

4) Make the connection between actions on land and water quality/pollution

5) Understand how drinking water gets to their house

6) Understand what happens to the water that leaves their house

7) Understand how they can reduce pollution 

6th Grade - Point Source / Non-Point Source Pollution Enviroscape

Students learn about the sources of pollution and what can be done to reduce it.


By the end of the presentation, students will be able to…
1)      Define “Watershed” 

2)      Define “Point and Non-point Source Pollution”

3)      Have a better understanding of how pollution affects drinking water

4)      Make the connection between actions on land and water quality/pollution

5)      Understand how they can reduce pollution
6)      Have a better understanding of agricultural best management practices


To schedule any of these programs for your classroom, fill out the form below and email it to Jean at jgomory@wcconservation.net

Program Scheduling Form (pdf)Download
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2020 Scholarship Winners

2020 Ralph G. Eckert and Warren County Council of Sportsmen's Clubs Scholarships have been awarded.

The Warren County Conservation District presented the 2020 Ralph G. Eckert Scholarship, and the Warren County Council of Sportsmen’s Clubs Scholarship to Pierce Landis (right) and Hanna Ruland (left). Both students are 2020 graduates of Warren Area High School. Both students will also attend Slippery Rock University and major in Biology.  The Conservation District awards the Ralph G. Eckert Scholarship and the Warren County Council of Sportsmen’s Clubs Scholarship each year to deserving Warren County students pursuing a conservation related degree. The Ralph G. Eckert Scholarship was established as a memorial to Ralph G. Eckert, who served in the Soil Conservation Service from 1950-1966.


Pierce was awarded first place for each scholarship and Hanna was awarded second place.


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Warren County Envirothon

2021 Warren County Envirothon is Going Virtual

 The Envirothon is an  environmental, academic competition where 7th - 12th graders form teams of five students and test  their knowledge on forestry, aquatics, wildlife,  soils, and a current issue topic that changes every  year.  


The Warren County Envirothon  gives area youth an opportunity to learn an  extensive amount of information about the natural  world through resources in the subjects mentioned  above. Partners involved in making this event a  success include: PA Game Commission, DCNR  Bureau of Forestry and the Natural Resources  Conservation Service, the PA Department of  Environmental Protection, the US Forest Service  and the US Fish and Wildlife Service.  


In addition, various companies and  organizations that offer financial support for this  program are Pennsylvania Envirothon Inc, Blair  Corporation, PA American Water Company, Zonta  Club of Warren, Betts Industries, the Northern  Allegheny Conservation Association, the  Conewango Creek Watershed Association, United  Refining Company, the Warren Elks Lodge No.  223, American Legion - Post 658 and Post 758,  PA Trappers Association-District #1, and Whirley  Industries.  Of course none of the Conservation  District’s educational programs would be possible  without our Teacher Naturalist volunteers who are  ready and willing to fill in with any duty required  to make each event a success.  


Due to the restrictions of Covid-19, this event was cancelled in 2020 and will be held virtually in 2021.  Students, participating in teams of five,  will be able to take and submit each test online.

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2019 Warren County Envirothon 1st Place Team - The American Woodcocks from Warren Area High School

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Youth Conservation Camp (YCC)

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Do you like the outdoors? Do you want to learn about forests,  conservation, water, wildlife, and environmental careers? Would  you like to learn how to improve wildlife habitats or explore a  stream? Are you entering grades 7 - 9 in the upcoming school year? Then you should consider attending the over-night  Warren County Youth Conservation Camp.  The underlying philosophy of this three-day  camp is learning by doing. The majority of the time is  spent “in the field” where campers learn about trees and plants,  soil, aquatics, ecology, wildlife, farming, hunting safety, and more.  Representatives of the PA Fish and Boat Commission, the PA  Game Commission, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Kalbfus Club, and  the Warren County Conservation District present several  programs.  

2019 Youth Conservation Camp

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Children's Nature Camp (CNC)

 Do you have a child who enjoys  playing outside, who is curious  about the wildlife in your  backyard, or enjoys learning and  discovering nature through  exploration. If this sounds like  someone you know, then you  should consider registering them  for the Warren County Conservation District’s Children’s  Nature Camp.  What is Children’s Nature Camp? Children’s Nature Camp  (CNC) is a day camp designed for children where they can learn and  discover the uniqueness and importance of plants and animals in our  local environment. We engage them in fun and interactive hands-on  lessons, crafts, stories, and games. Each day, the campers are  introduced to new memorable learning experiences in a variety of  outdoor activities.


CNC is  based out of the pavilion at the Hatch Run Conservation Demonstration Area (HRCDA) on Hatch Run Road in Glade Township.

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2019 Children's Nature Camp

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Kindergarten Nature Camp

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This camp is designed to introduce the children to nature at an early age. During this fun filled camp, children learn about water, plants, animals, and soil. We do crafts, games, explore nature, and Smokey Bear comes for a visit. 

Summer Camp Application

 There are potentially scholarships available to offset the cost of camp registration. 

2021 Summer Camp Application (pdf)Download
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Workshops

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April 24th 3pm to 5pm - Stream Dynamics Workshop

Continuing to raise awareness of permitting requirements, BMP’s, example designs for Bank Stabilizations along the stream corridor.  Locations will be announced at a later date.

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